Annunciation & Prophecy
Which prophet foretold that a virgin would conceive and bear a son?
Who is Isaiah? (Isaiah 7:14)
What prayer does Mary proclaim after visiting Elizabeth?
What is the Magnificat? (Luke 1:46–55)
How is Joseph described in Matthew’s Gospel?
What is righteous (or just)? (Matthew 1:19)
What humble setting emphasizes Jesus’ kingship is not worldly?
What is a manger? (Luke 2:7)
Why is it significant that shepherds were the first to hear the Good News?
God reveals Himself first to the humble and poor.
What title does the angel give Jesus that means “God with us”?
What is Emmanuel? (Matthew 1:23)
What does Mary’s “yes” reveal about God’s respect for human freedom?
God invites cooperation; He does not force His will.
How does God communicate with Joseph in the Nativity story?
Through dreams. (Matthew 1:20; 2:13)
What title do the angels give Jesus that shows His divinity?
What is Savior and Lord? (Luke 2:11)
What do the wise men represent in salvation history?
The Gentiles (all nations). (Matthew 2:1–12)
What is Mary’s response of faith to the angel called?
What is the Fiat (“Let it be done to me”)? (Luke 1:38)
Why is Mary called “Blessed among women”?
Because she believed and bore the Savior. (Luke 1:42, 45)
hat Old Testament figure does Joseph resemble because of dreams?
Who is Joseph, son of Jacob? (Genesis 37)
How does the Nativity reveal God’s closeness to humanity?
God becomes fully human and dwells among us. (John 1:14)
Which gift symbolizes Jesus’ future suffering and death?
What is myrrh?
Which Old Testament book prophesied the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
What is Micah? (Micah 5:2)
Which Marian doctrine affirms that Mary was free from original sin from conception?
What is the Immaculate Conception.
Why is Joseph considered a model of obedient faith?
He acts immediately on God’s commands without speaking.
What theological term describes God becoming man?
What is the Incarnation?
Why do the wise men return home by a different route?
They obey God rather than King Herod. (Matthew 2:12)
DAILY DOUBLE
Luke presents Mary as a new version of this Old Testament figure whose disobedience led to humanity’s fall—highlighting Mary’s obedience as key to God’s plan of salvation.
DAILY DOUBLE
This Latin word summarizes Mary’s total trust and obedience to God’s plan at the Annunciation.
By naming the child Jesus, Joseph fulfills his role as "pater legalis".
What is "legal father'.
The Church describes the mystery of Christ’s birth with the Latin phrase “Verbum caro factum est.” Translate this phrase and name the doctrine it expresses.
“The Word became flesh,” expressing the doctrine of the Incarnation. (John 1:14)
The angels proclaim “Gloria in excelsis Deo.” Translate this phrase and explain why it is central to Christian worship.
“Glory to God in the highest,” praising God for the salvation brought through Christ. (Luke 2:14)